The opening date for Phase 1 of Gwangju Metro Line 2 is likely to be pushed back to April 2028, from the previously scheduled end of 2027.
The construction began with a target completion date of late 2023. Currently, the overall progress stands at 88%.
According to the Gwangju Metropolitan City on the 28th, the Transit Corporation is considering delaying the opening date for Phase 1 due to the inability to conduct civil and architectural work simultaneously at Baekun Square in front of the Nam-gu Office.
Obstacles in the Baekun Square area must be relocated before civil construction can proceed, which is expected to take about four months.
The Phase 1 construction area spans 17 kilometers, connecting Gwangju City Hall to the Sangmu District, Geumho District, World Cup Stadium, Baekun Square, Nam Gwangju Station, Chosun University, and Gwangju Station.
The Transit Corporation initially planned to complete civil works by June of this year, followed by the installation of tracks and electrical systems by the end of the year, with a year of test operations leading to the opening in late 2027.
Meanwhile, under the direction of Mayor Min Hyung-bae, Gwangju Metropolitan City is conducting a comprehensive review of the entire construction process for Line 2, including Phase 1.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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